We present a generalization of quantum teleportation that distributes quantum information from a sender’s d-level particle to $N_o$ particles held by remote receivers via an initially shared multiparticle entangled state. This entangled state functions as a multiparty quantum information distribution channel between the sender and the receivers. The structure of the distribution channel determines how quantum information is processed. Our generalized teleportation scheme allows multiple receivers at arbitrary locations, and can be used for applications such as optimal quantum information broadcasting, asymmetric telecloning, and quantum error correction.

• Received 9 September 1999

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.61.032311